Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Mortgage Services Nationwide
Since our founding in December 1999, we have established ourselves as a leading commercial mortgage firm dedicated to meeting the financing needs of clients across the United States. Our expertise lies in arranging first mortgage and mezzanine financing for diverse property types, leveraging our role as intermediaries to connect clients with lenders offering competitive and tailored solutions. With decades of combined experience, our team has navigated multiple market cycles, evolving from a limited first mortgage market to a comprehensive range of products including mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and structured financing for adaptive reuse projects.We pride ourselves on our ability to secure financing across the capital stack, working with lenders ranging from credit unions to foreign banks and high-net-worth individuals. Our founders deep industry roots, dating back to 1994, and our commitment to staying at the forefront of financing innovations ensure clients receive strategic, client-centric solutions. Our track record of arranging billions in financing underscores our reputation as a trusted partner in commercial real estate finance.
Services
Refinance Loans
Acquisition Loans
Construction Loans
Fixed Rate Loans
Floating Rate Loans
Mezzanine Loans
Preferred Equity
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience in commercial real estate finance since 1999
- Nationwide reach with access to diverse lending networks
- Competitive financing solutions tailored to property-specific needs
- Expertise in complex loan structures and capital stack financing
- Proven track record arranging billions in commercial mortgages
What people say
Nationwide lending network
Expertise in complex loans
Competitive financing terms
Experienced team
Tailored solutions
Services
Refinance Loans
Our refinance loans enable property owners to retire existing debt, capitalize on property appreciation, and unlock liquidity. We structure solutions that optimize cash flow while aligning with current market conditions and borrower objectives. Our nationwide network ensures access to competitive rates for stabilized and transitional assets.
Acquisition Loans
We facilitate acquisition financing that maximizes leverage and minimizes out-of-pocket costs for buyers. Our solutions support purchases of income-producing properties, focusing on strategic equity deployment and return optimization across commercial asset classes.
Construction Loans
Our construction loans cover hard and soft costs for new developments and major renovations. We specialize in complex projects requiring tailored financing structures, with loan-to-cost ratios adapted to specific market and industry requirements.
Mezzanine Loans
We provide mezzanine financing secured by partnership interests, offering additional capital tranches without compromising senior debt structures. These solutions require intercreditor agreements to ensure alignment with first mortgage terms.
Preferred Equity
Our preferred equity solutions deliver subordinate capital while maintaining senior debt integrity. These arrangements typically avoid intercreditor agreements, providing flexible financing options for commercial real estate transactions.
People
Michael Edery
Principal
With over 30 years in commercial real estate finance, Michael founded Paradigm in 1999 after roles at leading NYC equity groups and mortgage firms. His expertise spans CMBS markets, CLO vehicles, and adaptive reuse financing.
Adrian Edery
Director of Capital Markets
Adrian leverages family real estate legacy and tech innovation to expand Paradigm's underwriting capabilities. He holds a salesperson license and specializes in capital markets strategy.
Rivky Herzberg
Senior Underwriter
Rivky brings 15+ years of underwriting experience, managing billions in transactions. Her expertise covers multifamily, healthcare, and mixed-use developments with a focus on risk assessment.
Sam Frankel
Senior Analyst
Sam specializes in preparing offering memorandums and transaction management. His background in real estate equity firms ensures seamless deal execution for clients nationwide.
Josh Eliassian
Originations
Josh leads west coast originations with a focus on innovative financing solutions. His experience includes SFR portfolios and complex loan structures requiring specialized underwriting approaches.
Questions
What types of commercial properties do you finance?
We finance all property types including multifamily, healthcare, retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use developments across the U.S.
Can you help with construction project financing?
Yes, we arrange construction loans covering hard/soft costs with market-specific loan-to-cost ratios for various project types.
Do you offer mezzanine financing options?
We provide mezzanine loans as subordinate financing tranches, typically requiring intercreditor agreements to protect senior debt structures.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide across the continental U.S. and Caribbean, with specialized expertise in major metropolitan markets.
How do preferred equity solutions work?
Preferred equity provides additional capital while respecting senior debt, usually without requiring intercreditor agreements with lenders.
What loan terms do you offer?
We arrange terms from 5 to 40 years for fixed-rate loans and flexible structures for floating-rate, construction, and mezzanine financing.
